OLEKSANDR USYK CONFIRMS HE WILL FIGHT TYSON FURY AGAIN—BUT ONLY FOR THE UNDISPUTED TITLE
Oleksandr Usyk is ready for Fury 3! Discover his "undisputed" demands and the plans for a record-breaking 2026 fight in America.
Oleksandr Usyk says he's open to a third fight with Tyson Fury, but only if the undisputed title is up for grabs.
These two have had a real rivalry going, with two huge fights in 2024. The first time, Usyk won by decision after a back-and-forth battle, becoming the undisputed champ.
They fought again seven months later, and Usyk won another close one. Soon after, Fury, who's 37, said he was retiring but then changed his mind a few months later.
Fury has wanted a third fight with Usyk for a while, as long as it's in the UK, since their first two fights were in Saudi Arabia. But back in October, Usyk's advisor, Serhii Lapin, seemed to shut down the idea of another fight. Lapin told the Ring, “Theoretically, it’s an interesting option, but for whom? If boxing fans truly support it, then maybe. I think that chapter is already closed.”
In a recent interview, Usyk, who just turned 39, said he plans to keep fighting for two more years and is aiming for a big 2026 in the ring. Even though he didn't seem interested in a third fight with Fury before, he's now open to it, as long as the undisputed title is on the line. He said, Why not, but only if it’s a fight for the undisputed status again.
Fury has been training in Thailand recently to get ready for a fight. He wants to have a warm-up fight before the end of April, leading up to a possible big fight in the summer. In a video on Instagram, Fury got his fans excited by hinting at a big announcement about his return. He said, “Just done a brutal session here. Second session of the day; I’m not gonna lie, that was tough.
“Did a good 12 rounds in the gym; it was about 34-35 degrees, sweating alive! I’ve got my electrolytes here to get all the goodness back in my body after sweating it all out. It’s been a really positive day again. I suppose when you wake up at 30 degrees every day, it’s definitely going to be positive.
“I’m very motivated, very happy, and I’m in a good place mentally, physically and emotionally. Just working on stuff nice and steady. The return of the Mac is coming. Can’t wait for a beautiful year.” He captioned the footage: “Work update 2026, let’s go. Massive announcement incoming.”
But Fury might have to wait for his chance at Usyk. Usyk has also said he's interested in fighting Deontay Wilder, possibly in front of a record-breaking crowd. Having already beaten Fury and Anthony Joshua, Usyk wants to add Wilder to his list of wins.
First of all, it's the USA—I want to box in America. Secondly, Wilder has been at the top for the last 10 years. This is about sporting interest. In the big three, there were Joshua, Fury, and Wilder. I beat Joshua twice, I beat Fury twice, and one unbeaten one remains — Wilder, he said.
There are reports that San Francisco is planning a huge boxing event that could break attendance records, with up to 150,000 fans. YouTube is reportedly leading these plans. The event is part of the ‘Iconic’ series, which will include various events throughout the year from IVisit Boxing.
The promoters really want Usyk to be involved, even though the fight card isn't set yet. They're planning to turn San Francisco's Civic Centre Plaza into an open-air boxing arena, with the ring in front of City Hall. And good news for fans – most of the tickets will be free.
IVB chief Ed Pereira told the Mail: “We are open to working with all promoters, managers, content creators and fighters, so of course we’d be open to speaking to a boxer of that calibre. Who wouldn’t want Usyk on their card? It’s going to be more than just a fight. What attracted us to YouTube, and YouTube to us, was that commitment to cultural moments.
“It’s all about creating a cultural moment – a cultural moment in the city of San Francisco, a cultural moment in California, and a cultural moment for the world. Anybody can go and put a show on and just produce it live on their own YouTube channel… but we are doing the same as what the NFL did.
“This partnership with YouTube puts us in the next league. Boxing fans want to see the biggest fights, and they want to see the biggest fights on the biggest stages. But, ultimately, I want to make it accessible to the casual fan… and everyone has YouTube on their phones.”
ONE ROUND REALITY: ANALYZING THE "ADRENALINE DUMP" THAT RUINED ANDREW TATE’S BOXING DEBUT
Andrew Tate breaks his silence on the Chase DeMoor loss. Discover why the "Top G" knew he was in trouble after just one round.
Andrew Tate says he told his coaches straight up—after just one round—he knew he was in for a beating in his comeback fight.
Tate’s no rookie. He’s a legit four-time kickboxing world champ, but he’d been out since 2020 before stepping back in for his Misfits Boxing debut last month. Honestly, his days at the top ended long before that, and on fight night, you could see he wasn’t the same guy from his glory days. He looked every bit of his 39 years, especially up against an opponent ten years younger.
Now, Tate’s at a crossroads. He’s got a rematch clause with Chase DeMoor, but he’s not sure if he should use it or just call it quits. There’s talk of maybe taking a tune-up fight with another influencer—Jon Zherka’s name keeps popping up.
Tate has been pretty open about what went wrong. If you saw him at the weigh-in or in the open workout, he looked sharp—fit, even by 39-year-old Playboy standards. But when the bell rang, all those years out of the ring, the endless controversies, and even the cigars at press conferences seemed to catch up to him.
Last night, during a live stream in Miami with Sneako, Tate broke down what happened. He says it wasn’t about being out of shape. After just one round, he told his coaches he just didn’t feel right. “Bro, after the first round I had this weird thing—I just didn’t feel like myself,” he explained to Sneako, Clavicular, and Nick Fuentes. “Maybe it’s the ten years out, maybe the guy’s just way bigger, but I’m not here to make excuses.
“He won fair and square, didn’t cheat, so he gets the glory. I’m telling you, it was like this adrenaline dump—I don’t even know how to put it into words.”
As for running it back with DeMoor, Tate says he’s game. DeMoor seems more interested in a fight with Darren Till, and there’d probably need to be some changes to things like the weight cut, but Tate isn’t ducking anyone.
“I should’ve done a warm-up fight, honestly,” Tate admitted after Clavicular gave him props for not demanding a rematch right away. “But that’s not what life’s about. You have to be ready to fight anyone, anytime. I’ll fight him right now; I don’t care. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I’m not going to whine about it. He earned that win, and honestly, I’m happy for him.”
EDDIE HEARN ISSUES VITAL UPDATE: ANTHONY JOSHUA WILL DECIDE BOXING FUTURE WHEN READY
Is AJ retiring? Eddie Hearn discusses Anthony Joshua’s boxing future following the loss of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
Eddie Hearn just gave an update on Anthony Joshua, who’s already back in the gym, only weeks after losing two close friends in a car accident. Joshua, 36, was in a terrible crash in Nigeria—he survived, but his friends and team members, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, didn’t make it.
Joshua came out with just minor injuries. He’d actually switched seats right before the trip, which probably saved his life. Now, he’s been seen training again, lacing up his gloves in Dubai.
Hearn, who’s promoted Joshua for years at Matchroom Boxing, met up with him recently and posted about it on Instagram: “Great to catch up with @anthonyjoshua today.” He called Joshua’s resilience “inspiring” but said the loss is hitting hard. Hearn said Joshua is taking his time, and he’s grateful for all the support and love people have shown for Latz and Sina.
Ever since the crash, people have been speculating about Joshua’s future in boxing. Hearn made it clear Joshua’s not rushing back—he’s taking a real break. Speaking to Sky Sports, Hearn said, “No one really wants to talk about what’s next for him right now. That’s a conversation for later.”
He added, “You just have to give someone space to process something like this. It’s not just a bad situation—it’s one you can never prepare for. No one wants to see a friend go through this.”
“It’s heartbreaking. When he’s ready, he’ll decide what’s next. You’ll hear it from him, and that’s the only voice that matters right now. We’ll give him all the time he needs to heal, in every way. What happened is anything but normal, and it’s devastating, especially for the families of Sina and Latz. Those guys were so loved.”
Joshua hasn’t said anything publicly about his plans for boxing yet. Earlier this month, though, he posted a moving tribute to Ayodele and Ghami on social media.
He wrote, “Thank you for all the love and care you’ve shown my brothers. I didn’t even realise how special they were. I’d just be walking and joking with them, not knowing God put me in the presence of great men.
“It’s definitely tough for me, but I know it’s even harder for their parents. I’m strong, and I believe God knows their hearts. May God have mercy on my brothers.”
Meanwhile, proceedings against the driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, are set to be reopened on Tuesday. He’s facing charges for causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care, and not having a valid licence.